4.8

Brian Zack

Languages - Princeton University

4.8
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
98%
Would Retake
114
Reviews
4.8
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
4.8
Helpful
4.7
Clarity

98%

Would Retake

114

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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4

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What Students Say

I'm grateful for the attitude of Professor Brian in providing quality materials in his English classes and for sharing his knowledge

ENG111 - 5.0 rating

christams in December etc) I love your class :)

ENG111 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

6%

Textbook Required

40%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 22 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (12)
Audit/No Grade (12)
A (7)
Grade Distribution
A(19)B(0)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 37 reported grades
A+: 12
Audit/No Grade: 12
A: 7
B+: 3
Common Tags
Inspirational (24)
Respected (18)
Gives good feedback (16)
Amazing lectures (16)
Caring (11)
Amazing lectures (9)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (6)
Participation matters (6)
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Reviews (114)
4.0
2.0
ENG101
Dec 4, 2009

No Comments

5.0
1.0
INFENG
Dec 6, 2009

I'm very impressed by his knowledge and enthusiam. His lecture is not only interesting but also very helpful. I'm very lucky to be his student.

5.0
3.0
ENG1
Jan 4, 2010

I'm happy with your new vocabulary book, but I like also the other one with the pictures. I think you could alternate them. To do both is surely too much vocabulary for me!

5.0
3.0
ENG100
Sep 19, 2011

About TEOFL and regular English class: Extremely interested person, has great knowledge about world, language, American way of living, awesome teacher who can provide information, news and like no one raise interest level prior to attending to his English class!!

5.0
2.0
ENG101
Nov 2, 2011

Exceptionally committed to the class, you can tell he absolutely loves his class. Highly recommended for anyone who has the option to attend, an entirely worthwhile and enlightening experience!

5.0
2.0
ENGINFM
Jan 3, 2012

I love his class. The grammar and vocabulary are very helpful. I would prefer if the reading could be commented in class instead of only read. The bloopers are great!!

5.0
1.0
ENGINFM
Jan 6, 2012

Eventhough today was my first class I can say he is a great teacher. One of the best english class I´ve ever attended. He really cares about the material and you can tell he really enjoys what he does. So good to have found his class!

5.0
2.0
IEG1
Feb 17, 2012

I love this class. With only 4 classes I feel comfortable enough to read in English. A couple times speaks fast and I can't follow, but it's already amazing.

4.0
1.0
ENG0000
Feb 17, 2012

Even though this was my first class, I learnt a lot and I love the way the class goes. But i would also prefer more individual reading and conversation so that i have enough practice to speak english which is where I have most of the problem.

5.0
2.0
INFORMALENGLISH
Mar 29, 2013

Excellent teacher. Very, very helpful lessons for non native speakers. I feel lucky having had the opportunity to attend his lessons. The handout is well done. No one yawn during the two-and-half-hours lesson.

5.0
1.0
INFORMAL
Apr 25, 2013

Excellent teacher! Always on time, with good material, understanding and examples. He is a wisdom of the origin of the words! I'm proud of being his student.

5.0
1.0
ENG111
Jan 25, 2014

Although Brian's class is not a mandatory class, I attend his class every week on time. Honest speaking, attending his class is the most exciting thing during my entire week! He is very patient and nice in class, not only teach us the authentic English but also a lot of culture things. Yes, his class is wonderful and interesting!

5.0
2.0
ENG111
Grade: A
Jan 29, 2014

Brian is a wonderful teacher! He is always open to any questions and answer them with great patience. The most important thing is that he really liked English at convey his passion to the students.

5.0
1.0
ENG111
Jan 30, 2014

I always enjoy his class! His class is well-balanced to study English because his handout consists of word, grammar, reading, comics and so on.

5.0
2.0
ENG111
Feb 2, 2014

Excellent teacher.

5.0
3.0
ENG111
Feb 5, 2014

We feel free to ask questions. I benefit from this point a lot.

5.0
2.0
ENG111
Feb 6, 2014

Initially am not interested in attending the class but once after attending the first class, I started to wait for the next class.. :-) Thanks Brian

5.0
2.0
ENG111
Feb 6, 2014

Brian's class is amazing. Brian is a very smart person and he is a very good speaker. I enjoy how he divides the contents of the classes but in my opinion at the end of the class the text is so big that we don't have enough time to discuss it appropriately. Anyway, I'm pretty happy to attend his classes.

3.0
4.0
ENG111
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Feb 13, 2014

Grammars, idioms and vocabulary are very useful!

5.0
2.0
ENG111
Mar 21, 2014

Brian is an excellent teacher! He teaches us 3 hours - all the time with the same enthusiasm. He explains everything clearly and patiently (and humorously). And the best is that he shows us how words are built, how they are related to each other and where are they from. Thank you Brian for your great classes!

5.0
3.0
ENG111
Mar 21, 2014

Brian, Thank you! I like your class!

4.0
3.0
ENG111
Mar 27, 2014

It is fun to take the class. A useful textbook.

5.0
1.0
INFORMALENGLIS
Grade: A+
Mar 29, 2014

Classes very Cool. He is a Great proefssor. I Think that he can hang on there slowly, but he is very helpful.

5.0
2.0
ENG111
Apr 22, 2014

I like this linguistic approach,because I understand much.

5.0
3.0
COS126
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Apr 25, 2014

your class is useful for me,it's better if class has more American culture.

5.0
2.0
ENG111
Apr 30, 2014

In my opinion, this English class is really useful, so it contains the most difficult items in English language, spelling and pronunciation. Although, sometimes it is a little boring, but at the same time I know it is the only way to teach to so many people. Really good job!!!!!

5.0
1.0
ENG111
May 14, 2014

He is a great teacher, I enjoy his class

5.0
4.0
ENG111
Jun 13, 2014

I really like this class. Professor is very helpful, explains everything really clear. Also, he come to lesson with made textbooks, it really helps to understand everything.

5.0
3.0
ENG11
Jul 13, 2014

Brian is a great, patient and attentive teacher! He prepares copies of a good material used in class for everyone. The textbook is very good, however it too much content for a class of 3 hours class. I think a lower content could be better explored and deepened.

5.0
5.0
ENG111
Jul 14, 2014

I like this English class!

5.0
3.0
ENG111
Jul 15, 2014

helpful?good

5.0
3.0
ENG111
Jul 18, 2014

Brian Zack is one of my best English tutors. It's impressive his knowledge about the etymology of the words. In my opinion, it makes his classes so much fun. Overall, I really enjoy his lecture. However, the reading part is boring.

5.0
2.0
ENG111
Grade: B+
Aug 1, 2014

I like professor Brian Zack very much. Thank you for opening this class. I was obsessed by this class. According to this class,I grasp many words,idioms and lean more about the American culture.

4.0
2.0
ENG111
Aug 1, 2014

I like professor Brian Zack very much. According to this class,I learn many useful words, idioms and grammars. What is more, I can know about the American culture with the reading. It is very helpful for me to understand the American's behavior better. Thank you for opening this class.

5.0
4.0
ENG111
Aug 29, 2014

I like Brian's class and the material is great!!! Thank you, Brian.

5.0
2.0
ENG111
Aug 29, 2014

Professor Zack is so enthusiastic and friendly. And the class is really helpful, especially in pronunciation and idioms.Hope there will be more opportunity for the students to communicate with each other and with the professor. Anyway, I love the class.It is great!

5.0
2.0
ENG111
Aug 29, 2014

The class is really helpful! I have learnt a lot from it, and I really enjoy it. Thanks, Brian!

5.0
2.0
ENG111
Sep 8, 2014

He is the best teacher for my life

5.0
2.0
ENG111
Sep 9, 2014

Great class and helpful, really! I like it very much. Thanks Brian!

5.0
4.0
ENG111
Sep 24, 2014

He is such an amazing teacher. He explains every necessary detail. He is very passionate about learning and teaching. He is one of the best teachers I have ever had. Since he loves what he is doing I feel lucky to be one of his students.

5.0
1.0
ENG111
Oct 14, 2014

Classes are so perfect for non-native students that want to improve their level in English. Nothing to improve for the moment.

5.0
1.0
ENG111
Oct 17, 2014

This class is the class what I want. I love his teaching style, because he try to explain where a word is derived from. And materials given us each day are very helpful as well.

4.0
3.0
ENG111
Dec 6, 2014

The class is very helpful for me!

5.0
2.0
ENG111
Jan 9, 2015

He is a very good teacher ever. I respect his responsibility and sincerity.

5.0
1.0
ENG111
Jan 25, 2015

The explanations are excelents and speak with clarity and with deep knowledge

5.0
1.0
ENG111
Feb 26, 2015

explanations for the origins of words are interesting colored handout are awesome! good that reading part gets adapted to the current holidays (e.g. christams in December etc) I love your class :)

5.0
1.0
ENG111
Grade: A
Mar 22, 2015

good professor

5.0
1.0
ENG111
Grade: A+
Apr 7, 2015

I simply admire this professor. I'm delighted by his ability to keep class attention during three hours. I appreciate a lot his constant words' etymology explanations. I really like how the studying material is organized. I enjoy a lot the way he is talking and reading. His pronounciation is clear for foreigners' understanding.

5.0
3.0
ENG111
Grade: A+
Apr 9, 2015

explains clearly and easily understand.

5.0
3.0
ENG111
May 7, 2015

So far, best English teachers I've ever met. I will try to keep on learning.

4.0
2.0
ENG111
Aug 8, 2015

I appreciated how lessons covered a variety of subjects: up to date ,only apparently easy and never boring. Maybe exercises could be a little more challenging if answers were not already filled in, but given only at the end of the paper or upside down as in crosswords, so as .to be checked only when necessary and to give a chance to repeat .

5.0
1.0
ENG111
Aug 11, 2015

I like Brian's lectures Good materials interesting articles Brian answers all questions His explanations about idioms are very interesting

5.0
3.0
ENG111
Sep 14, 2015

Selflessly helpful

5.0
2.0
ENG111
Oct 9, 2015

In his class I think there is a good balance with grammar, vocabulary, idioms and american culture..

5.0
2.0
ENG111
Oct 9, 2015

He's a good professor

5.0
2.0
ENG111
Oct 9, 2015

He's a good professor!

5.0
2.0
ENG111
Oct 9, 2015

He's a good professor!!

5.0
2.0
ENG111
Oct 9, 2015

He's a good professor!!!

5.0
2.0
ENG111
Oct 9, 2015

He's a good professo :)

4.0
4.0
ENG111
Oct 12, 2015

His class is very clear

5.0
3.0
ENG111
Dec 5, 2015

- Flexible time - not too fast/slow

5.0
1.0
ENG111
Feb 24, 2016

He is funny and so smart! He respect every culture and tradition, he avoid political discuss, but always explain a lot of things about american culture. He is an Awesome Teacher!!!!

5.0
3.0
ENG111
Grade: A+
Jun 26, 2016
Would take again

Brian Zack is excelent teacher and it is not just one side listener. He is asking us during class if we understood curriculum and if we didnt he tries to explain to us the different way. I am looking for his class every week.

5.0
3.0
ENG111
Grade: A
Aug 23, 2016
Would take again

Brian is really good at and love language I like his English class

5.0
2.0
ENG111
Sep 12, 2016
Wouldn't take again

very interesting

5.0
4.0
ENG111
Sep 17, 2016
Would take again

The class is very useful.

Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
3.0
3.0
ENG111
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2016
Would take again

I think it is an excellent class, although I think it extends a lot in the province of words and is a bit confusing,should have two classes a week and give information to visitors by The library or municipality, since I went to ask the university and they did not give me any information until a study partnertold me about the course, I attended.

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Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
3.0
ENG111
Mar 24, 2017
Would take again

Excellent Professor, vocational and very clear english pronunciation.

Participation matters
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
ENG111
Jun 22, 2017
Would take again

Enjoying the mix of grammar, reading and pronunciation! I'm impressed by your knowledge about expression and their history, that's interesting! I think it is a good choice to run the class this way because a lot of people, even with babies, get to attend the class without feeling bad for leaving early or coming late. It is really cold in the room!

Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
ENG111
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Aug 5, 2017
Would take again

Interestinng lectures for English learners - full of practical expressions.

5.0
1.0
ENG111
Nov 3, 2017
Would take again

I'm grateful for the attitude of Professor Brian in providing quality materials in his English classes and for sharing his knowledge.

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG111
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Mar 16, 2018
Would take again

I love these classes. Everything is clear, the atmosphere is qreat, I don't have to be stressed out. I can learn a lot about grammar, volcabulary and many other stuff. Moreover, we're encouraged to ask questions and there is many helpful handouts. I recommend to everyone!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
3.0
ENG111
Mar 17, 2018
Would take again

This is very good English class for Non-Native Speakers. I like this class very much, I can learn a lot from each lesson, especially for vocabulary with the color picture and Idioms.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
5.0
ENG111
Grade: A+
Jun 1, 2018
Would take again

We are very grateful to Brian for his excellent English teaching!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
ENG111
Sep 21, 2018
Would take again

Very good professor teaching us as much about USA as possible, verz helpful course to get into life in Princeton. Appreciate a lot.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG111
Sep 22, 2018
Would take again

the lecture gives you the impression you are clever, and it's the first time for me to have a teacher who explain the history of language and it's nice ans very usefull. Thank's a lot for that.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
ENG111
Nov 2, 2018
Would take again

He is very good, I would prefer he is not too fast

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
3.0
ENG111
Apr 26, 2019
Would take again

Maybe encourage the students to be more involve and do a little more speaking practice will be great

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
4.0
ENG111
May 3, 2019
Would take again

Amazing English Class

5.0
4.0
ENG111
Jul 19, 2019
Would take again

I like Basic Vocabulary most and dislike Reading. The teacher Mr. Brian is fantastic and great about the vocabulary.I love it. About reading, I suggest to give us some intensive reading materials in class and some extensive reading materials after class. Thank you so much for your free class!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
ENG111
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Oct 3, 2019
Would take again

He is so nice. He does not matter when you come to class.. just listen. Useful classes. Thank you

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
ENG111
Grade: A+
Nov 8, 2022
Would take again

I recommend

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Respected
5.0
1.0
ENG111
Grade: A+
Nov 8, 2022
Would take again

Awesome professor, always willing to help and knows a lot about English

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
ENG111
Feb 24, 2023
Would take again

Professor Zack is generous to offer this course to non-native speakers. I especially enjoy the reading part, which introduces American culture and history. Great professor! Highly recommended!

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Respected
5.0
4.0
ENG111
Mar 17, 2023
Would take again

One of the best ESL teachers I have ever experienced in my life!

5.0
3.0
ENG111
Jun 16, 2023
Would take again

He is awesome!

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Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
INFORMALENGLISH
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Sep 3, 2023
Would take again

He is an excellent teacher and his classes are fun

Participation matters
Inspirational
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
ENGINFM
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Oct 3, 2023
Would take again

Well organized. Makes the class informative and engaging.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Respected
5.0
2.0
INFORMALENGLISH
Dec 2, 2023
Would take again

His English class is well organized, from vocabulary, grammar to some formal text and cartoon language. Informative for non-native people. Materials are provided as color-printed handouts. I like this class.

5.0
1.0
INFORMALENGLISH
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2023
Would take again

Thank you for your time! Is very help full.

Inspirational
Respected
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
ENG111
Feb 24, 2024
Would take again

3.5hours is a little bit long for me . Is it possible for taking a break in the middle of class?

5.0
1.0
ENG111
Sep 22, 2024
Would take again

I like the class. It is very much helpful for me

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
4.0
3.0
INFORMALENGLISH
Nov 2, 2024
Would take again

The informality of Brian's lessons makes the participants feel comfortable. He loves teaching, is attentive, answers all your questions as best he can. He is a teacher you will be glad to have.

4.0
3.0
INFORMALENGLISH
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 2, 2024
Would take again

The informal nature of Brian's class makes participants feel at ease. He is a dedicated tutor who is attentive and does his best to answer all questions thoroughly.

Inspirational
5.0
1.0
INFORMALENGLISH
Nov 3, 2024
Would take again

Amazing professor

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
INFORMALENGLISH
Grade: A
Nov 3, 2024
Would take again

This class is designed for non-native English speakers. It's free, doesn't require registration, has no homework, and doesn't involve any paperwork. It's open to everyone, and all are welcome. The professor is an excellent instructor with extensive experience, he'll be happy to answer any questions you may have. This class is helpful for everyone.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
INFORMALENGLISH
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Nov 4, 2024
Would take again

He is very enthusiastic!

5.0
3.0
INFORMALENGLISH
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Nov 9, 2024
Would take again

The class is very informative for non-native speakers. It covers basic/advanced vocabularies, grammar, idioms, reading and humor. I cannot believe this class is free with its context and quality and am truly grateful that I get to know this class!!! Thank you Brian.

Amazing lectures
Respected
5.0
3.0
ENG111
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Nov 9, 2024
Would take again

Thank you Brian for this class. I like the structure and handouts. Usually the lectures are more then 2 hours and they contain a lot of different topics, new words + Iinks to the root of words and their origin (which I find especially enriching lectures). I wish we have 5-minute brake after approximately 1 hour (before advanced vocabulary).

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
ENG111
Dec 10, 2024
Would take again

I've had the pleasure of taking classes with Brian, and it's been an amazing experience. He is professional, patient, and passionate about teaching. Each lesson is clear, engaging, and tailored to my needs. Highly recommend classes!

5.0
3.0
ENG111
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Dec 12, 2024
Would take again

The teacher is concerned about the welfare of his students, always willing to improve. His class has a great impact on the community. Congratulations, an honor to be part of his students.

Inspirational
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
ENG111
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Dec 27, 2024
Would take again

The professor has an incredible calming presence with which makes learning much more enjoyable and easier. The one thing is that the difficulty of the class is sometimes very low and sometimes more advanced but I understand that it can be because of the various levels of English language skills of all students.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG111
Grade: A+
Jan 17, 2025
Would take again

This is not difficult, funny, easy to participant class.

Get ready to read
Inspirational
5.0
4.0
ENG111
Grade: A+
Mar 19, 2025
Would take again

A great class and teacher ,I love it .

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Respected
5.0
3.0
INFORMALENGLISH
Grade: A
Apr 4, 2025
Would take again

He is a good teacher.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
3.0
ENG111
Grade: A+
Jul 12, 2025
Would take again

I really enjoy Professor Brian's class. The course structure is reasonable and the difficulty level is moderate. I like the comic strip section at the end very much, but it takes a long time to digest. Besides, I find it hard to remember and pronounce the names of people and places. I wonder if there is any way to improve this?

5.0
3.0
ENG0000
Grade: B+
Aug 23, 2025
Would take again

It is a great class !!!

Inspirational
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
INFORMALENGLIS
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Aug 23, 2025
Would take again

He's a very good and smart professor, always open to help you with anything that needs attention. I highly recommend him.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
INFORMALENGLIS
Aug 23, 2025
Would take again

Brian is great professor, he explains how English word to connect to each other and works on pronunciation , always gives a lot of examples of using word in regular conversation. Would be great to able to talk at the class for students

5.0
2.0
INFENG
Aug 23, 2025
Would take again

Brian Zack is an excellent teacher who uses practical materials and good examples during classes to ensure people understand.

Participation matters
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
INFORMAL
Grade: A+
Aug 23, 2025
Would take again

Highly Recommended!! Best English teacher in Princeton! Ability to teach students inspire and motivate! In touch even after school and via FB informal group.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
5.0
INFORMALENGLISH
Grade: A+
Aug 23, 2025
Would take again

Brian is so professional and kind to everyone.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
INFORMALENGLISH
Grade: B+
Aug 25, 2025
Would take again

He's impressively patient and knowledgeable. One of the best professors I've ever had. I also love his American culture classes.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
INFORMALENGLIS
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Dec 12, 2025
Would take again

A wonderful professor!

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

6%

Textbook Required

40%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 22 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (12)
Audit/No Grade (12)
A (7)
Grade Distribution
A(19)B(0)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 37 reported grades
A+: 12
Audit/No Grade: 12
A: 7
B+: 3
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INFENG

5.0

(2)

ENG1

5.0

(1)

ENG100

5.0

(1)

ENGINFM

5.0

(3)

IEG1

5.0

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ENG1

3.0

ENG100

3.0

COS126

3.0

ENG11

3.0

INFORMALENGLISH

2.6

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